Chapter 828: Chapter 828 - 450: Holy Eastern Empire_3

"As for the military funding. regrettably, the white ships of the Holy City encountered a storm last night, leaving a significant material shortage. According to the Holy Seat's will, this month's tithe needs to be increased by twenty percent and should be prioritized for delivery to the Holy City through the inland waterways."Lampard's heart sank completely at that moment.In their eyes, this was not territory, not citizens, nor even the foundation of their faith, but merely a livestock prepared for slaughter at any time.The only thing they cared about was whether they could squeeze out the last drop of blood, the last piece of meat, the last bit of oil before the knife fell.This thought was like an ice needle pierced into Lampard's mind.But his face could not show the slightest flaw.He suddenly slammed a fist onto the mahogany long table, the dull sound echoed in the council chamber, causing several gilded candelabras to sway."What are the knights on the frontline supposed to eat?" he almost roared, his voice filled with the frustration of being driven to desperation, "Dirt!"After speaking, he seemed drained of energy, slumped back into the chair symbolizing imperial power, but didn't belong to him, with his shoulders slightly collapsed.At the end of the long table, Seldon Calvin never looked up.As the royal financial advisor, he was as quiet as a backdrop, but behind the heavy lenses, his gaze moved subtly without a hint of expression.He watched the farce clearly."The Fifth Prince is not foolish," Seldon made a judgment in his heart, "The way he slammed down just now was very imposing.